Let it Snow - Lead Sheet for Band

2020 has totally changed the way I'm teaching band. With the crazy complex PPE and Distancing requirements, and partly or fully remote teaching, I've had to condense or re-think the way I teach material. On a normal year, I may teach the kids 3-4 typical band Holiday arrangements. Alas, this year that is not possible.

One of the new things I've decided to teach my band kids how to do is to read a "lead sheet" format. Here's a simple arrangement of "Let it Snow" in Eb. I gave the kids the traditional Melody & Chords sheet, as well as a written harmony part on the bottom.

We discussed how to play the roots of the chords, and create a bass line. I also wrote out the basic bass line, but I only gave that to students that were having trouble understanding the concept.

*Note: If you need any other parts (Tuba, Bass Clarinet, Alto clarinet, Harmonica, Boomwhackers... etc....) Just contact me and I'd be happy to add that.

Score and Parts - Melody

Score and Parts - Bass Line

This has lovely extension opportunities for students that are more advanced, and many opportunities for those that are having troubles (just play bass line, or just play melody).

I am including a youtube backing track that I created. Use the "settings" icon to slow it down (or speed it up for any adventurous students!)

Have fun! Happy holidays!

*Obvious Note: This arrangement is just for educational purposes.